Pennsylvania Environmental Protection Agency: What you need to know

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• Rules. In Pennsylvania, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the counterpart to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). That office is responsible for protecting Pennsylvania's land, water, and air from pollution.

• Administration and enforcement. Pennsylvania has received authorization from EPA to implement its own air, water, and waste management rules. To receive federal authorization, DEP's air, water, and waste management ...